Carnival is one of the biggest cultural celebrations in Jamaica, where visitors can enjoy festive activities including beach parties and the culminating final Road March event. Carnival, also known as Bacchanal, enriches Jamaica’s Easter time, bringing the island’s cities to life. Taking place in...
Jamaica’s two port towns – Ocho Rios and Falmouth – both have so much to offer any traveler. Naturally, they have differences in attractions and amenities, which lead many tourists to question which port they should cruise to. Let’s take a look at both towns, and what they have to offer. Ocho Rios...
What could be better than grabbing a few of your best mates and heading to the tropical Caribbean island of Jamaica for a weekend of fun and entertainment as the last hoorah before you tie the knot? Of course, with all of the fun you are going to have, there may be a few things you forget when...
Jamaica is regarded by most as the holiday destination to enjoy fun in the sun on the white sand beaches and explore the underwater world in the crystal clear warm Caribbean Sea. What many guests to Jamaica don’t realize is that the island is also a hotspot for nightly entertainment and parties...
There are so many varieties of hotels and resorts available that it can often be difficult to decide where to stay. The easiest way to work it out is to decide what amenities are important to you and your family. Apart from choosing a family hotel or hotels for singles, here’s a list of...
Until recently, Jamaica had many rules and regulations with regards to casinos, and only resorts and hotels that had obtained special permission from the Jamaican government were allowed slot machines on their premises. I discussed this in a previous article which talked about gambling in Jamaica...
Imagine relaxing in a Jamaican villa, soaking in the sun, reading a book while sipping on a cocktail as the sun sets over your patio or pool, and relishing excellent home-cooked meals made by your own chef. All of this is possible in a fantastic villa in Jamaica. Although many people choose to stay...
Being surrounded by gorgeous white sandy beaches and crystal clear ocean waters, most Jamaican resorts and hotels do not offer swim up rooms. However, there are a select few that do offer this fantastic amenity that adds that something special to your holiday in Jamaica. Let’s take a look at the...
Many people want to enjoy a glamorous, flashy, neon light filled Las Vegas holiday, but still want to be able to enjoy a tropical vacation in the Caribbean. Jamaica offers tourists the best of both worlds, offering pristine beaches, flavorsome food, and world class casinos, where even the most...
The biggest associations that are made to Jamaica are typically Bob Marley, and Marijuana, or ‘ganja’ as it is referred to by locals. Because of the popularity of the Rastafarian movement, mostly due to Bob Marley and reggae music, marijuana use is symbolic of this Caribbean country. The smoking of...